Dragon Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 My cousin is a Yankees fan and I asked him what he wanted for Christmas. He told me he wanted a Yankees cap. That's all fine and good, but this guy (Cowboys/Yankees fan or not) is like my brother. So... I'm planning on getting him a jersey as well. I'm currently watching, not yet bidding on, a A-Rod jersey on ebay, but I don't want to get it unless A-Rod is staying with the team... which leads me to my question. Do you guys know if Alex Rodriguez is actually going to opt out of his deal with the Yankees or is the media just trying to make up a situation that doesn't exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence the Blue Puppet Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 My cousin is a Yankees fan and I asked him what he wanted for Christmas. He told me he wanted a Yankees cap. That's all fine and good, but this guy (Cowboys/Yankees fan or not) is like my brother. So... I'm planning on getting him a jersey as well. I'm currently watching, not yet bidding on, a A-Rod jersey on ebay, but I don't want to get it unless A-Rod is staying with the team... which leads me to my question. Do you guys know if Alex Rodriguez is actually going to opt out of his deal with the Yankees or is the media just trying to make up a situation that doesn't exist? Nobody knows until 10 days after the last game of the World Series. Mike and the Mad Dog said that if he does opt out, that it could take a looooong time before he signs with a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Sonofabitch. Alright I'll hold off on buying it until I find out what his intention are for certain. Thanx for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 he's not going anywhere, get him the jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlietags Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Dragon, word is he wants 300 million for 10 years. Assuming any team will do that or could do that, I believe the Yankees are still his best fit. The $ will be there (maybe 28 million a year) - we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Dragon, word is he wants 300 million for 10 years. Assuming any team will do that or could do that, I believe the Yankees are still his best fit. The $ will be there (maybe 28 million a year) - we'll see. I heard that on ESPN and I also heard that Borass (intentionally spelled wrong) is asking for 12 years at $360million. Same average per year, but dammit if this guy ain't tryin to milk you guys for everything you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 he's not going anywhere, get him the jersey So essentially you feel that for the first time EVER a Boras client will turn down less money and stay. Cashman today said the Yankees will not bid on him ifhe opts out. Unless they are lying the only way he stays is if he does not opt out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Get him a Cano jersey. He's gonna be there for the next 10 years and is a stud. And it's an original buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 So essentially you feel that for the first time EVER a Boras client will turn down less money and stay. Cashman today said the Yankees will not bid on him ifhe opts out. Unless they are lying the only way he stays is if he does not opt out. you mean turn down more money. if he signs the option, texas pays $7 mill of his contract- if he opts out, they are off the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsmalls Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 He has been shopping for a place in Manhattan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'm going to wait and see what A-Rod decides to do. If he leaves then I'll get him another player. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 So essentially you feel that for the first time EVER a Boras client will turn down less money and stay. Cashman today said the Yankees will not bid on him ifhe opts out. Unless they are lying the only way he stays is if he does not opt out. oh no, he is going to get more money....the yankees will extend his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 oh no, he is going to get more money....the yankees will extend his contract. If there is a nickel more to be made elsewhere he will take it. Unless they give 8-10 more years at 30 mil/year he is opting out. If you think this is not true you have not paid attention to Boras and his clients the past 15 years. Now where I would agree is if there is no market for him at the value that Boras percieves is the going rate, but in that case why would the Yanks extend him then? Face it, this guy is opting out and the Yankees will have a huge decision to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 he will opt out and the yanks will still bid for him. the yanks are bluffing 100% to try and save themselves 20 mil, but in the end they aren't going to let 20 mil stop them when they are talking about a 300 mil contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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